NEW YORK — New York City began reduce speed limit to 20 km/h Wednesday in a part of Brooklyn, the first of many places to see the change.
On the corner along Prospect Park West, 12-year-old Sammy Eckstein was killed by a car 11 years ago. His family has been advocating for Sammy’s Law ever since.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law back in May. It allows the city to set its own speed limits below the current 40 km/h.
Sammy’s family is grateful for life-saving changes
Eckstein’s family was present when the 40 km/h sign was replaced with the new 30 km/h speed limit. His father said he hopes this prevents other families from having to deal with tragedy.
“It’s gratifying to finally see them lowering the speed limit here and elsewhere in the city, because lower speeds save lives. It’s that simple,” said Gary Eckstein.
DOT plans to lower more speed limits across the city
DOT officials said they plan to establish a Regional Slow Zone in each municipality, hopefully by the end of the year.
The DOT previously announced plans to eventually lower speed limits at 250 locations. Officials said at the time they were targeting roads near schools and open or shared streets.
View the full list of suggested locations here.
